Volume 9, #43

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invites you to attend today’s presentation for the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions position.

The presentation is by Angelo Lee, a graduate of the Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt University who has served as director of Admissions for Meharry Medical College in Nashville since June 2012. He will be speaking at 1:30 p.m. in room UC 260 of the James M. Baker University Center.

All faculty and staff are invited to attend.

Clayton State Arbor Day Celebration, Apr. 25

It will be Trees Made Realonce againat Clayton State on Friday, Apr. 25, as the University and its Tree Committee are hosting the Second Annual Arbor Day Observance, starting at 10:30 a.m.

The comprehensive public Arbor Day ceremony will include an 11 a.m. tree planting (the featured tree will be a Chionanthus virginicus, or the Fringe Tree) in the Quad behind the James M. Baker University Center and the Clayton State Tree Committee will be giving away tree seedlings. The keynote speaker for the event will be Clayton State Vice President of Business and Operations Corlis Cummings. The day will also feature a representative of the Georgia Forestry Commission presenting Clayton State with its Tree Campus USA plaque. The Arbor Day Foundation recently honored Clayton State with 2013 Tree Campus USA® recognition for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

As part of a program designed for all ages, from elementary school children to senior adults, the day will also include guided tours by Clayton State students of the “Plants of the Piedmont” trail, located behind Spivey Hall, the Music Education Building and the Harry S. Downs Center. Local children will be able to paint small terracotta pots that they can take home. Following the ceremony, there will be trees planted at various locations throughout the campus, including Carolina Silverbell, Japanese Stewartia, Sugar Maple and American Snowbell. The plantings will be followed by a light reception.

The Brand Road Show Beckons…

We cordially invite you to join us for the Brand Road Show…

Clayton State. Made Real.

How did the Clayton State University brand come into being?

What do those color blocks (and other brand elements) really mean?

What’s the brand REALLY about (and what does it have to do with me?)

How can we help you brand your area and advance your programs and the University?

We promise answers to these and other questions about our brand in this 30 minute, interactive presentation put together by our entire Communications and Marketing Team.

The Brand Road Show is being presented on the following dates:

Wednesday, Apr. 23 - 11 a.m. - University Center UC 262

Thursday, Apr. 24 - 3 p.m. - Clayton Hall T222

Monday, Apr. 28 - 3 p.m. – Harry S. Downs Center, room 331

Please RSVP to Erin Fender at ErinFender@clayton.edu by with the date you would like to attend.

Clayton County Humane Society Needs Volunteers

The Clayton County Humane Society has two wonderful volunteer opportunities available on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3.

On May 2, between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., volunteers are needed to help load items from the storage facility onto the truck to be transported to Jonesboro High School.

Then on May 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers are needed to assist at the Annual Spring Treasures Yard Sale held at Jonesboro High School.

If you would like to participate, or have any questions about the event, feel free to email Yvette Elliott at uvettee@yahoo.com and put “Clayton State University Volunteer” in the subject line.

This Week

Monthly Payroll Reminder

Notice to all employees and managers/supervisors:

ADP E-time approvals of all monthly time must be approved by 6 p.m., Monday, Apr. 21, for the payroll ending on Apr. 30.

Any monthly time taken after approval on Monday, Apr. 21 will need to be reported on the monthly record of leave form located on the payroll web site listed below.

If you have any questions, including password resets, while attempting to approve or update a time card, please contact our SSC Customer Support Team at 1-855-214-2644.

Earth Week Activities

The following activities for Earth Week are being led by Dining Services and supported by the Go Green student organization.

Recycle Art Contest – participants express their artistic ability using recyclable materials. Artwork must be submitted at the Lakeside Dining Hall on Friday, Apr. 18, where they will be on display until Apr. 25. Judging and winners will be announced on Apr. 21. Go to http://csudining.sodexomyway.com/promotions/index.html for more information.

Choose to Reuse Discount – Pizza Hut Express, Subconnection and Sandellas will feature a 35 cent discount from Monday, Apr. 21 to Friday, Apr. 25 on fountain beverages up to 32 oz. for anyone using a travel mug.

Grounds for Growth – Pick up free recycled grounds at Jazzman’s Café and Bakery Monday, Apr. 21 to Friday, Apr. 25, while supplies last. Also on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Earth Day, Tuesday, Apr. 22.

Sustainability Photo Contest – Post your photo on Facebook – search: Clayton State Dining Services – or join us on Earth Day, Apr. 22 on Main Street between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The photo with the most “likes” on the Facebook page by May 1 wins a Fitbit.

Clean Up & Green Up – Join the Clayton State Green Team on Thursday, Apr. 24 during their annual clean-up event to beautify the campus. Meet win front of the Lakeside Dining Hall at 3 p.m. to pick up your bag and gloves.

Women's Forum Annual Scholarship Luncheon, Apr. 22

The Clayton State Women’s Forum Annual Scholarship Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Apr. 22, from noon until 1:30 p.m. in room 101 of the Harry S. Downs Center.

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Academic Success Dr. Mark F. Daddona would like to invite you to attend the presentations for the following four candidates who are scheduled for campus interviews for the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions. The presentations will be at 1:30 p.m. in room UC 260 of the James M. Baker University Center on each of the days.

May 1, 2014 – Stephen Jenkins, Director of Admissions, College of Continuing and Professional Studies, Mercer University

The candidates’ resumes are also available from Daddona’s office for anyone interested in reviewing them.

Dr. Crafton's Farewell, Apr. 23

Forsooth, he doth go west… thus it is time to bid farewell to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Micheal Crafton on Wednesday, Apr. 23, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in room 101 of the Downs Center.

Old English speech, attire and entertainment not required, but appreciated. Please, no Druids.

Clayton State Theatre’s Spring Show, The Illusion, Apr. 24, Apr. 25

The Clayton State Theatre’s Spring Show 2014, The Illusion, by Tony Kushner, and, under the direction of Adam Howarth, will be presented on Thursday, Apr. 24 and Friday, Apr. 25, with both performances at 7:30 p.m. in the Clayton State Theatre, room G-132 of the Arts and Sciences Building. Clayton State students are admitted free with their Laker Card, general admission is $5.

CYGNET Launch Party, Apr. 24

You are cordially invited to the CYGNET 2014 10 Year Anniversary Masquerade Party, Thursday, Apr. 24, from 4:40 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., in room 272 of terh James M. Baker University Center.Please come celebrate the launching of the Cygnet for the 10th year! There will be refreshments and cake provided. Don’t forget your mask!

Second Annul Vendor Expo, Apr. 24

Procurement Services’ Second Annual Vendor Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 24 in room 101 and the Atrium of the Harry S. Downs Center.

Various vendors will be ready to showcase their products and services to the campus. This is a great opportunity to meet vendors and potentially find just what you need for your department. Make sure you bring your business cards.

Pat Keane’s Retirement Luncheon, Apr. 25

Clayton State faculty and staff retire every year. It’s part of the circle of life (to quote “The Lion King.”) However, Pat Keane only retires once.

In 30 years at Clayton State, Pat has been the face of Clayton State as the institution has grown from a junior college (that’s right, she started here when this was still Clayton Junior College) to a university. The winner of the 2013 Alice Smith Staff Award, and the University’s senior staff member in terms of length of service, she is currently the administrative assistant in the Athletic Department; her fourth position at the University, which may be a record of some kind.

Pat first worked part-time at Clayton State as the switch board operator, starting in 1984. She then moved over to work full time in the Continuing Education Division (under Dr. Bryan Edwards), and later spent several years in Media & Printing Services (keeping Paul Bailey on the straight and narrow) before running the Athletic Department for Mason Barfield, Carl McAloose and now Gareth O’Sullivan.

In honor of all she’s done for Clayton State over the years, the Athletic Department is holding a retirement luncheon for Pat on Friday Apr. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the basketball hospitality area of the Athletic Center. This is one event you don’t want to miss, and RSVPs are NOT required.

Biology Seminar Speaker Series, Apr. 25

The last speaker for the Spring 2014 Biology Seminar Series is coming to Clayton State next Friday, Apr. 25, at 2:15 p.m., in room LAB 107.

The speaker will be Dr. Andrew Escayg, an associate professor in the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University. The title of Escayg's talk is, "Using Mouse Models to Develop Better Treatment for Epilepsy."

Clayton State Lecturer of Biology Dr. Nikki Sawyer notes that Escayg was her graduate school advisor when she was in the Neuroscience Program at Emory. His lab uses genetic mouse models of various epilepsy disorders in order to better understand the mechanisms behind epilepsy and how to develop better clinical treatments for epilepsy.

Refreshments will be provided.

Honors Program Spring Meeting, Apr. 25

The Clayton State Honors Program hosts its Spring Wrap Up meeting on Friday, Apr. 25, at noon in Room B14 of the Lecture Hall. The agenda includes thanking outgoing officers, electing next year’s representatives, a brief Honors Program Orientation/Overview and discussion of ongoing committee business. Pizza and drinks will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

Brigitte Byrd to Lead Poetry Workshop in Peachtree City, Apr. 26A poetry workshop led by author and Clayton State University English professor Dr. Brigitte Byrd will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 26 at the Peachtree City Library. Lunch is included; pre-registration is required. Send $15 (checks payable to Friends of the Library) to 201 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City, Ga. 30269 or pay at the library.For more information: ptc.library.friends@gmail.com.

Upcoming

Honoring Linda Nash, Apr. 29

Join the Clayton State Department of Mathematics on Tuesday, Apr. 29 to honor Dr. Linda Nash on the occasion of her retirement after 20 years of dedicated service, both inside and outside the classroom. Her reception will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Atrium of the Harry S. Downs Center.

Clayton State University will gather on Tuesday, Apr. 29 in Spivey Hall to honor faculty and staff with the University’s annual Service Awards ceremony. This year will also celebrate the 19th annual announcement of the Alice J. Smith award winners. The event will begin at 2 p.m., followed with a light reception.

The Service Awards Ceremony is a time for Clayton State to celebrate and honor faculty and staff through recognizing years of service, tenure, promotions, and retirement.

The University’s 2014 Alice J. Smith Awards will be presented at the ceremony. An annual honor since 1995, the Smith Awards are presented to the faculty member and staff member ranked most outstanding as determined by committees of their peers. The award was established by local philanthropist Joseph Smith as a memorial to his wife Alice, to honor her career in teaching and her love for learning.

This year’s faculty nominees are: from the College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Richard Singiser and Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller; from the College of Information and Mathematical Sciences, Richard Pearce-Moses; from the College of Health, Joanna Harris-Worelds; and from the College of Business, Dr. Margaret Thompson.

This year’s staff nominees are: from the Department of Campus Life, Atawanna Royal; from Department of Facilities Management, Ana Gordon; from Public Safety, Angela Evans; from the Registrar’s Office, Andrea Clark; and from Spivey Hall, Sam Dixon.

Graduate Nursing Program to Hold First Research Symposium, May 2

Dr. Victoria Foster, assistant professor of Nursing and interim director of Clayton State University’s Graduate Nursing Program, has announced that the Graduate Nursing Program will be holding the first of what it expects to be an annual series of Research Symposia.

The Research Symposium will be held on Friday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Clayton State main campus in Morrow. The focus for the symposium will be clinical research and its impact on patient outcomes. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Elizabeth Tornquist, author of From Proposal to Publication: An Informal Guide to Writing About Nursing Research. Tornquist, who is retired from the University of North Carolina, travels across the country to speak about writing and publication. According to Foster, there will also be several dynamic and nationally-known nurse researchers/nurse scientists presenting their current research… providing Clayton State students and other attendees with an empowering opportunity within their profession.

“Our graduate students are exposed to educational research, but I wanted them to see and be aware of the importance of clinical research,” explains Foster. “That was the thinking behind creating the symposium.”

Among the presenters will be Clayton State Assistant Professor of Nursing Dr. Dee Tanner, who will be doing a podium as well as a poster presentation. Dr. Lisa Eichelberger, dean of the College of Health at Clayton State (of which the Graduate Nursing Program is a part), will discuss the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Future of Nursing. She has been working with a group of other Georgia educators on IOM's mission. Also presenting will be Dr. Dawn Aycock and Dr. Patricia Clark, who are both faculty at Georgia State University, and will be presenting on their current research and different research methodologies.

In addition, Dr. Ora Strickland, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida International University, will speak about her research, but will also talk about leadership, since some of Clayton State’s graduate nursing students are in the leadership track.

SBDC Why LinkedIn Is So Much More Than an Online Resume (Lunch & Learn), May 2

“Why Video Is The Ultimate Tool for Your Business,” Wednesday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Georgia Archives.

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, what is a video worth to your business?

Used effectively, video can enhance your brand, marketing, and client satisfaction. It can educate, entertain, and energize customers, but only when it’s relevant.

This informative workshop will show you how, where, and when video should be used in your business. You will learn from start to finish how to create a video and incorporate it in a marketing/outreach strategy through effective SEO.

We will also give you information on the latest software and equipment, along with hints for filming to the best advantage.

The Lakeside Dining Hall will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 12, and will remain closed through the summer semester. The Dining Hall will resume normal operating hours on Monday, Aug. 18, when fall classes begin.

All Meal Plans End Monday, May 12

All meal plans and dining dollars will expire Monday, May 12, 2014. Unused meals and dining dollars expire at 2 p.m. when the Lakeside Dining Hall and retail units close.

Don’t let either go to waste!Invite a friend or co-worker to lunch with you at the Dining Hall or to Jazzman’s, Pizza Hut, SubConnection, or Sandella’s to use your Dining Dollars.

Communications Conference on Social Media, May 12, May 13

The Communications Conference on Social Media is sponsored by the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia. This conference is designed for all employees of the USG and TCSG System offices and institutions that have any involvement or interest in social media. Each session is designed to give high-level insight into the different aspects of efficiently using social media in higher education.

The conference will be held on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 at the Marriott Macon City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr., Macon, Ga. Phone: 1-478-621-5300; Fax: 1-478-803-1649; Sales: 1-478-803-1628; Sales fax: 1-478-621-5330. The hotel rate is $107 per night, although this is only about an hour from the Clayton State campus.

During the semester break, the units of Auxiliary Services will have the following operating hours:

Loch Shop/LakerCard Center – May 13 – May 20

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dining Services – May 13 – May 27

Jazzman’s

Monday – Friday:8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Subconnection

Monday – Friday:11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

All other dining locations will be closed during the semester break.

Clayton County Community Emergency Preparedness Seminar, May 13Clayton County’s Community Emergency Preparedness Seminar, “Community Emergency Preparedness Takes a Village” will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The National Archives at Atlanta, 5780 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the seminar will start promptly at 9:15 a.m. There is no registration fee, but registration is required. Email ccbohepr@dhr.state.ga.us for the registration form.

Bookstore Bucks Dates for Summer 2014

Bookstore Bucks (formerly Financial Aid Book Money) will be available May 21 to May 31, 2014. Up to $1,000 of your unused Financial Aid will be automatically deposited in your Bookstore Bucks account on May 21 for you to purchase anything in the Loch Shop.

Remember… your LakerCard is required for all purchases! After May 31, any unused Bookstore Bucks are returned to your student account and refunded around the second week of June based on your refund preference through Higher One.

Clayton State Reschedules Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for May 30

The Clayton State Department of Athletics has announced the rescheduling of the department’s initial Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Friday, May 30.

The ceremony was originally scheduled for Feb. 14, but had to be postponed due to inclement weather. For the rescheduled event, there will be a change of venue as the Hall of Fame Dinner and induction ceremony will be held at Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club in Hampton, Ga.

The event will begin with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony. In addition to the Hall of Fame event, the Department of Athletics is also sponsoring a golf tournament earlier in the day at Crystal Lake.

The tournament will be open to all supporters of Clayton State Athletics. Check-in for the tournament will be at 10:30 a.m., with a shot-gun start at 11 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $100 per person or $400 for a four-person team.

Participants of the golf tournament are also invited to attend the Hall of Fame event later that evening. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Clayton State Department of Athletics. To register for the tournament, please call (678) 466-4678.

TheClayton State Department of Athletics is preparing to kick-off its 2014 summer youth athletic camp schedule.

The first series of camps will begin the week of June 2. All camps are held on the campus of Clayton State University. The department offers athletic camps for boys and girls in the following sports: soccer, basketball, tennis, speed development and a general sports activities camp.

The week-long camps are offered to youth ages six-to-17 years-old and run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-day camps are also available either in the morning or in the afternoon. Campers may also choose to combine two different half-day camps if they wish.

Clayton State’s athletic camps are designed to provide the highest quality instruction in a safe, fun, and socially-enriching environment. The primary goal is for all campers to enjoy themselves while also learning and improving their skills.

Daily activities are led by Clayton State head coaches and focus on character building aspects of each individual sport, including self-esteem, discipline and responsibility. The camps combine small group instruction as well as game play to ensure development of fundamental skills and game knowledge.For more information, contact the Clayton State Athletic Department at (678) 466-4678.

Announcements

Boots Bargain for Body Butter at The Loch Shop

Need some makeup or facial care products? Buy any Boots product this month at The Loch Shop and receive a FREE full size body butter of your choice.

Request from Public Safety – Enter Your Number in the Text Message Data Bank

When there is an emergency situation that could impact the safety of our campus, whether it be a human threat or weather related, we send out notifications mainly by email and text message.

Since many of you probably see the text messages much quicker than the emails, it is essential that everyone who has a telephone capable of receiving text messages enter your number into the University system to ensure that you receive the messages. It is an “opt in” system, which means that you have to personally enter your number. As a reminder, the process is very easy and quick:

·Go to the Clayton State University website

·Click on the “Swan”

·Click on “My Tab”

·Scroll down to “Emergency Text Messages” and enter your telephone number and the communications carrier (e.g. Verizon, AT&T, or other)

·Then hit “Save” and you’re done.

It’s that easy, so if you haven’t already done so, please do so now, or if you have changed numbers or carriers since last entered, please update now.

New Dream Catchers Program!

The legend of the dream catcher embodies the idea that only good dreams are filtered through the netting allowing the good to pass through the feathers to the people. Clayton State is an entire community that rallies around the individual dreams and aspirations of its people. Clayton State’s key attributes are creating an empowering experience, offering a supportive community, as well as offering inclusive diversity and an engaged, experiential preparation.

The “Dream Catchers” program allows faculty and staff to nominate a fellow colleague, themselves or even a department that really embodies one or all of the attributes. It’s a way to remind all of us what makes our university unique! We will recognize these nominations monthly and encourage all of you to tell us how dreams are made real in your area. You may submit your nomination here: http://www.clayton.edu/Brand/Dream-Catchers.

Fiscal Year End 2014 Deadlines

Requisition Deadline Based Upon DOAS Guidelines:

¨ May 2, 2014 Request for renewal or extension of current contracts.

Bids posted by Clayton State, not on State contract:

¨ Apr. 30, 2014 Last bid opening date for FY 2014 purchases.

Purchase Requisitions Submitted to Procurement Services:

¨ May 9, 2014 Allpurchases requiring a purchase order.Any purchases requested after this date must be approved by Budget & Finance.

P-Card Cutoff Dates:

¨ May 5, 2014 Last day to use the P-card so the purchases will be posted to the May 2014 Visa statement (received in June). Any purchases on future statements will be charged to Fiscal Year 2015.